Angela Maiers presents this slideshow on reading comprehension. I wish I had attended the actual workshop, however, the slideshow still raises several important points about reading. My favorite among them is the part about how we offer ridiculous extrinsic incentives for reading that have little to do with fostering a genuine love of reading. The slideshow also suggests some follow-up activities that lead to more in depth connection to literature.
David Jakes presents this article on generating essential questions for discussion. Hint: They’re not yes or no questions.
Matthew-
I am so thrilled that you are carrying this conversation forward! I am on a mission! I have gotten so many letters from teachers and parents telling me how kids who CAN read choose NOT TO read because of what we have done to them in the name of “teaching” comprehension.
How can we talk about 21st century literacy and still do this to our students?? It is a conversation that every school and classroom needs to be helping. Thank you so much for continuing and extending this on your blog.
Love the link to resources from David Jakes-great things here. Keep influencing!
Matthew,
Every time I click on Jakes’ link, it takes me to http://www.opencourtresources.com/. Is this a linking issue on your end, or is there some type of spam deal at work here? I would love to read the piece you are referencing. I had a chance to meet and speak with David at NECC, and I would really like to continue these conversations through this topic. Thanks for checking into it.
Scott,
I had the link incorrect. Thanks for telling me. OpenCourtResources is my main site so when there’s a dead link it defaults to that page. Sorry. It should work now.
Got it now. Thanks. I’ll be back with a comment after I get a chance to review David’s work.